Scouting America Aquatics Resources Pages
https://www.scouting.org/outdoor-programs/aquatics/forms
https://www.scouting.org/program-updates/scouting-america-swim-tests-for-troops
Aquatics: Information to Know
- Outdoor Program: Aquatics activities are part of the Scouting America outdoor program
- Rank Advancement: Aquatics are part of rank advancement requirements:
- Second Class:
- 5a. Tell what precautions must be taken for a safe swim.
- 5b. Demonstrate your ability to pass the BSA beginner test: Jump feet first into water over your head in depth, level off and swim 25 feet on the surface, stop, turn sharply, resume swimming, then return to your starting place.3
- 5c. Demonstrate water rescue methods by reaching with your arm or leg, by reaching with a suitable object, and by throwing lines and objects.3
- 5d. Explain why swimming rescues should not be attempted when a reaching or throwing rescue is possible. Explain why and how a rescue swimmer should avoid contact with the victim.
- First Class
- 6a. Successfully complete the BSA swimmer test.
- Swimming Merit Badge is Eagle Required
- Second Class:
- Summer Camp: Swimming testing and certification is required either prior to summer camp or will be completed at summer camp.
Aquatics Supervision and Safety Guide